We are excited to offer our Cloverbud-aged kids their very own special program again- Little Roots! Registration closes March 1st and pick up (and activity) is May 6th. This is a work-at-home program with some added bonus days if you are available- you do not have to attend the extra days to register and receive the kits. Here is the info:
Join us for a fun summer project to excite your kids about gardening! The Little Roots Gardening Calendar will guide you and your Cloverbud-age child in growing 7 different plants, seed to harvest, by engaging in weekly activities like:
- Observing the world around you
- Researching basic horticulture terms
- Caring for your plants
Seeds/ Plants include: sunflower, zinnia, radish, tomato, pepper, pumpkin, basil
Kit pick up & first activity is on May 6th from 4:00-5:00 pm at the Winnebago County Extension Office, 1040 North Second St, Rockford. The cost for this program is $8. This program is for any youth ages 5-7. You do not have to be in 4-H to join. Registration closes on March 1st. Extra kits will not be available after the order is placed on March 3rd.
Register for the event online at https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/wc-little-roots-for-cloverbuds-1 or by calling the Winnebago Extension office at (815) 986-4357.
Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities. Illinois Extension is part of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.